Buyer

The Royal Mint; Pontyclun; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading minting organization in Wales is seeking a Buyer to support their procurement activities. The successful candidate will manage various categories, deliver cost savings, and communicate effectively with stakeholders. The ideal applicant will demonstrate strong organisational skills and hold a relevant qualification such as CIPS. This role offers a flexible hybrid working model and generous benefits including professional development opportunities and lifestyle perks.

Benefits

9-day fortnight working model

Professional development reimbursement

Generous holiday allowance

Pension scheme

Onsite gym access

Retail discounts via Hapi App

Qualifications

• Confident, professional and respectful demeanor.
• Ability to make decisions autonomously.
• Determined and resilient attitude.

Responsibilities

• Support the Senior Buyers and Category Managers.
• Deliver cost savings and service enhancements.
• Develop innovative supply chain solutions.

Skills

Cost management

Stakeholder communication

Organisational skills

Category management

Education

CIPS qualification or relevant qualification

Job description

Overview

The Buyer supports the business across a range of goods and services to support the Senior Buyers and Category Managers with a competitive and resilient supply base. There is a key focus on cost, value, driving down lead times, on time delivery, inventory and quality management performance and developing innovative supply chain solutions.

Responsibilities

• Work across a variety of categories.
• Communicate confidently with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Demonstrate high attention to detail and strong organisational skills.
• Deliver cost savings and service enhancements through effective Category Management.

What we are looking for

• Confident, professional and respectful.
• Able to make decisions whilst operating autonomously and independently.
• Determined, resilient and enthusiastic.
• CIPS qualified or hold another relevant qualification.

Benefits and working arrangements

• Enjoy a 9-day fortnight as part of a flexible hybrid-working model, with a blend of home working and at least three days per week in the office.
• Supportive and sponsored professional development opportunities plus reimbursement of professional membership fees.
• 24.5 days holiday + bank holidays. Option to buy up to 5 days annual leave per annum.
• Generous Pension Scheme with the ability to adjust your contribution amount.
• Automatic enrolment to The Royal Mint's Life Assurance Scheme.
• Free onsite car parking and canteen serving Costa Coffee.
• Salary sacrifice schemes (e.g., Technology, Cycle to work, Pendragon Car Leasing).
• Automatic access to the Hapi App for retail and leisure discounts, and an employee assistance/wellbeing programme.
• Onsite gym access (run by employees) and onsite occupational health support and physio.
• Opportunity to participate in charity activities and paid volunteering time via the 'Give a Day' initiative.